The World Hockey Summit will dissect the current state of hockey at all levels and collaboratively
identify and address key concerns and issues facing the game today. The Summit’s theme, Global Teamwork
Promoting the Growth of the Game, will be brought to life through interactive seminars, presentations, and
discussions led by a who’s who of the global hockey world from the IIHF, NHL, NHLPA, Hockey Canada, USA
Hockey, and the CHL. Perspectives will also be shared by a number of current and former NHL players.

The Summit begins with a reception followed by a series of interactive “hot stove” sessions at the Hockey
Hall of Fame on Monday, August 23 (7-10 p.m.). The sessions will address the state of the game on a variety
of levels around the world.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will take part in an interactive Q&A session at a luncheon on Wednesday,
August 25, while IIHF president Rene Fasel will be available for a similar session on August 24.

Each session will be entirely interactive and feature guest speakers and panelists from across the hockey
world. The session topics will include: Player Skill Development; Junior Development in the World; Vancouver
2010 Evaluation; Establishing a Long-Term Global Event Agenda; Women’s Hockey after 2010; and Growing
Participation in Hockey.

Following is a summary of each of the six sessions:

SESSIONS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 24

PLAYER SKILL DEVELOPMENT

(9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Air Canada Center)

Understanding the need for and establishing a long-term plan for player development will assist player
recruitment and retention and provide opportunities for a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience in youth
hockey and foster long-term participation in the sport at all levels of play. Session topics will
include:

Exploring the possibilities to provide hockey with a long-term international event agenda for both
national team and club events, further enhancing the IIHF-NHL cooperation for the growth of the game. Session
topics will include:

Integrating the World Cup of Hockey into the international agenda and to consider a consistent rotation
between the IIHF World Championship, the Olympics and the World Cup

Addressing the need for an annual World Club Championship (Victoria Cup) between the Stanley Cup champion
and the European champion

Growing hockey means both recruiting new players and retaining our current ones. It is important to
promote positive messaging about our game and share best practices from around the world. Chicago Blackhawks
President John McDonough, Ottawa Senators Sports and Entertainment President Cyril
Leeder, Finland’s Director of Women’s Hockey Arto Sieppi, Tommy
Boustedt, Director of Hockey Development and National Teams with the Swedish Ice Hockey Association,
Dr. Paul Dennis, professor of sport psychology at the University of Toronto and York
University, Hockey Canada Chief Operating Officer Scott Smith and USA Hockey Assistant
Executive Director, Membership Development Pat Kelleher will bring the Summit to a close by
sharing their experiences and best practices in growing the game at all levels.’

Lacasse made 22 saves, but Canada was blanked in the tournament final.

2017-18 NWT: CAN 3 – ROY 1 (Icebreaker)

Poulin scored twice in the third period to send Canada to the win.

2017-18 NWT: CAN 4 – FLA 1 (Icebreaker)

Saulnier got the GWG to lead Canada to its first Icebreaker victory.

2017-18 NWT: NOR 4 – CAN 2 (Icebreaker)

Daoust and Spooner scored, but Canada dropped its tournament opener.

2017-18 NST: WHT 3 – RED 2 (Intrasquad)

Delaney scored a pair of special-teams goals to help White edge Red.

2017-18 NST: WHT 2 – KOR 0 (Exhibition)

White blanks Korea at sledge camp

2017-18 NST: RED 4 – KOR 1 (Exhibition)

Red starts sledge camp with win

BDO launches Goals for Kids program

As part of the BDO Goals for Kids program, $100 will go to minor hockey associations across the country for every Team Canada goal scored at Hockey Canada-hosted international events, and $50 will be donated for every goal scored at a trio of national championships – the Esso Cup, TELUS Cup and RBC Cup.

2017-18 NWU18T : CAN 3 – USA 0 (Game 2)

McArthur earned the 26-save SO to help Canada even the U18 series.

2017-18 NWU18T: BLK 3 – RED 2 OT (Intrasquad)

MacEachern scored the OT winner to get Black the intrasquad sweep.

2017-18 NWDT: USP 2 – GLD 1 (Exhibition)

Knott opened the scoring, but Gold fell a goal short against U SPORTS.